Community members gathered in San Bernardino Thursday night for a memorial service on the eve of the first anniversary of the terror attack.
The 14 people killed in a horrific mass shooting were remembered by loved ones, San Bernardino residents and the religious community during a service at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral.
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"She was my strength and my support. She was always there for me," said an emotional Jolene Verdehy, Betbadal's daughter. "I take every day a step at a time. Even though I do have difficulties, I still have a positive outlook on life."
The names of each victim were read as family members placed roses next to their photos.
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The congregation heard messages from leaders representing several different faiths, offering messages of hope, including an imam from the Islamic Center of Riverside.
"We have to come together -- Jews, Christians, Muslims and others," he said.
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The pain of the injuries and loss of life during the attack was still taking a toll on many in the community.
"Where I work is about a half mile away from where the tragedy happened, so I felt that it was our duty to come and be with the families and just pray together," said San Bernardino resident Gabby Moreno.